Heard Storytelling

Nov 03 2024 23 ep. 25 mins 2
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Welcome to the Heard Storytelling podcast, where we celebrate the transformative power of spoken storytelling. Join us for intimate conversations with storytellers from all walks of life, as we delve into the personal journeys that led them to share their stories and the impact that sharing had on their lives. 

 

We also examine how these stories affect the listener, fostering empathy and connection, and inspiring positive change.  

A new episode is released each Monday. In our longer episodes, a storyteller shares their personal story, followed by a discussion with Caroline and Colette. Our shorter Briefly Heard episodes, offer a story from the Heard story bank with insights into its crafting and the collaboration behind it.

Join us as we explore how spoken storytelling helps us connect with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and challenged by the depth and authenticity of these true spoken tales. 

Find out more at www.heardstorytelling.com

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Bridging Cultures: Devika’s Story of Navigating British-Asian Identity

Nov 03 2024 18 mins  
In this Briefly Heard episode, we offer you a glimpse into the stories housed within the Heard Storytelling bank. Caroline and Colette provide insight into the story’s creation and the collaborative process behind it.In this special Diwali edition, recorded live at our Heard Live event, we delve into cultural identity and personal freedom. Devika shares her experiences of navigat

From Otherness to Brotherness: Augustine's Story of Adult Adoption

Oct 27 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of the Heard Storytelling podcast, we're joined by Augustine, who shares his powerful journey of self-acceptance and creating an inclusive space. Augustine's story was initially recorded as part of our Proud Manchester exhibition and revolves around the profound idea of "otherness becoming brotherness" and championing the beauty of humanity.We explore key themes inc

Ghosted: Alfred's Story of Love and Loss in Lockdown

Oct 20 2024 15 mins  
Alfred shares a deeply personal story from the isolation of Covid lockdown. An online connection brought unexpected colour to his ‘grey scale’ life, only to vanish as mysteriously as it appeared. Through his story, he explores the fleeting, yet profound impact of human relationships and reflects on the lessons and experiences they bring, even when they're short-lived. Join

Climbing to Freedom: Mina's Story

Oct 13 2024 43 mins  
In this episode timed with World Values Day, we hear from Mina, who shares her profound connection with climbing as a source of freedom. Recorded for our Freedom Exhibition in Manchester, Mina discusses how climbing trees during her childhood served as an escape from restrictive thoughts, offering a sense of freedom that cost nothing but effort. She reflects on how this provided no

Highlands to Healing: Becky's Story

Oct 07 2024 19 mins  
In this Briefly Heard episode, we offer you a glimpse into the stories housed within the Heard Storytelling bank. Caroline and Colette provide insight into the story’s creation and the collaborative process behind it.​​In this impactful episode, timed with Baby Loss Awareness Week, we share Becky's heartfelt story of anticipation and profound loss. Her story was recorded at o

Goals and Verses: Charity's Story

Sep 29 2024 49 mins  
This episode of the Heard Storytelling podcast was recorded live in Miami for our Goal Click Heard event. Charity shares how her passions for football and spoken word poetry intersect and influence her life.Reflecting on the process of crafting a spoken story for a live audience, she highlights the early impact of losing a football game and how it taught her to handle defeat and sh

Brotherly Bonds - One Wedding and an Apology

Sep 22 2024 10 mins  
In this Briefly Heard episode, we offer you a glimpse into the stories housed within the Heard Storytelling library. Caroline and Colette provide insight into the story’s creation and the collaborative process behind it.This episode was recorded as part of our Proud Campaign in Cardiff, which featured true spoken stories told from two different perspectives. We hear from two brot

More Than I Know How: Christopher's Story

Sep 15 2024 53 mins  
In this compelling episode, recorded at our Heard Live event on the theme of love, Christopher shares his poignant story, starting with his childhood in a remote Canadian town as a "little gay nerd who still believed in magic." He discusses the impact of growing up without role models and how sharing his story publicly has shaped his understanding of love and identity.Christopher d

BONUS: Martyn's Law: Figen Murray's Push for Public Safety

May 07 2024 50 mins  
In this special episode, we are joined by Figen Murray, who has channelled her profound grief into advocating for improved public safety measures through Martyn's Law, inspired by a moment of realisation at a Katie Melua concert about the lack of security. Figen shares how, as a mother who has faced unimaginable loss, she has tirelessly worked to create a safer world for other

From Pizza to Punchlines: Comedian Josh Jones' Story

Apr 11 2024 6 mins  
In this Briefly Heard episode, we offer you a glimpse into the stories housed within the Heard Storytelling bank. Caroline and Colette provide insight into the story’s creation and the collaborative process behind it.All roads seem to be leading to success for comedian Josh, but back in 2022 when we recorded this story, that particular road was the Mancunian Way, a busy ring road